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Payment by one family of a marriage to the other family
A dowry is a payment such as land, property, money, livestock, or a commercial asset that is paid by the bride's (woman's) family to the groom (man) or
Dowry
The dowry system in India refers to the durable goods, cash, and real or movable property that the bride's family gives to the groom, his parents, and
Dowry_system_in_India
Catholic title for England
Dowry of Mary (or Dowry of the Virgin, Our Lady's Dowry, and similar variations) is a title used in Catholic contexts to refer to England. It dates back
Dowry_of_Mary
Femicide to extort more dowry
Dowry deaths are the murder of married women who are killed or driven to suicide following dowry disputes often after the bride has been severely harassed
Dowry_death
1983 Indian film
Dowry Kalyanam (transl. Dowry Marriage) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, written and directed by Visu and produced by S. Suseela. The
Dowry_Kalyanam
Mathematical problem involving optimal stopping theory
decision theory. It is also known as the marriage problem, the sultan's dowry problem, the fussy suitor problem, the googol game, and the best choice
Secretary_problem
Money or other form of wealth paid by a groom or his family to the family of the bride
Bride price, bride-dowry, bride-wealth, bride service or bride token, is money, property, or other form of wealth paid by a groom or his family to the
Bride_price
Box to collect items for married life
A hope chest, also called dowry chest, cedar chest, trousseau chest, or glory box, is a piece of furniture once commonly used by unmarried young women
Hope_chest
2003–2012 Indian court case
The 2003 Nisha Sharma dowry case was an anti-dowry lawsuit that has been cited as an illustrative example highlighting the potential for misuse of the
Nisha_Sharma_dowry_case
Form of domestic violence
form of dowry death, bride-burning occurs when a woman is murdered by her husband or his family for her family's refusal to pay additional dowry. The wife
Bride_burning
Culturally recognised union between people
banning dowry (see Dowry law in India). In Nepal, dowry was made illegal in 2009. Some authors believe that the giving and receiving of dowry reflects
Marriage
Science fiction short story by Ursula K. Le Guin
"The Dowry of Angyar" is a science fiction short story by American writer Ursula K. Le Guin, first published in 1964. It is the first work of the Hainish
The_Dowry_of_Angyar
Play by Philip Massinger and Nathan Field
The Fatal Dowry is a late Jacobean era stage play, a tragedy written by Philip Massinger and Nathan Field, and first published in 1632. It represents
The_Fatal_Dowry
1661 treaty of alliance England and Portugal
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde. As well as a cash payment, Catherine's dowry also brought with it the settlements of Bombay. England also gained Tangier
Marriage_Treaty
‹ The template Infobox play is being considered for merging. › Without a Dowry (Russian: Бесприданница) is a play by Alexander Ostrovsky that premiered
Without_a_Dowry
Taiwanese short story collection
The Oxcart for Dowry (Chinese: 嫁妝一牛車) is a collection of short stories written by Taiwanese author Wang Chen-ho (王禎和). It was published in May 1969 by
The_Oxcart_for_Dowry
Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1662 to 1685
the English king accepted this proposal, then Philip IV would provide the dowry. As an alternative, the Spanish government also proposed the youngest sister
Catherine_of_Braganza
Indian women's rights activist (1933-2014)
daughters were killed as a result of dowry disputes, and for decades campaigned for justice and to change dowry practices in India. Together they founded
Satya_Rani_Chadha
American activist
other children. It was customary to offer a dowry for a daughter, and so James Mink offered a large dowry for his daughter's hand and there's evidence
James_Mink
Dowry town (Czech: věnné město) was a town that had been devoted by a Bohemian king to his wife – the queen consort. This was sometimes indicated by the
Dowry_town
laws in India. The earliest law was the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 which made the act of giving and receiving dowry a crime. In an effort to bolster the
Domestic_violence_in_India
1996 German film
Dangerous Dowry (German: Nur aus Liebe) is 1996 German action thriller film written and directed by Dennis Satin starring Katja Riemann, Hannes Jaenicke
Dangerous_Dowry
IdontWantDowry.com is India's first matrimonial website for dowry-free marriages. The website was launched on April 2, 2006, by Nalini Chidambaram, a senior
Idontwantdowry.com
Indian politician
profession. Now currently he is on bail for his daughter in law's dowry harassment and dowry death case. "Former BSP leader Narendra Kashyap joins BJP". Business
Narendra_Kumar_Kashyap
Indian serial killer
unable to pay dowry or were unable to find suitable husbands. Kumar would offer these women that he would marry them without asking for a dowry. He would
Mohan_Kumar_(serial_killer)
Social institution in the classical Roman civilization
her property. In later developments, the bride retained control over her dowry; the resources of both parties formed a heritable estate. During the Republican
Marriage_in_ancient_Rome
Apparatus, equipment, or furnishing used for a particular activity
included in her dowry. The term originated in Roman law, but ultimately comes from Greek παράφερνα (parápherna), "beyond (para) the dowry (phernē)". These
Paraphernalia
Kidnapping men for marriage
Pradesh, where dowry demands are high. Demanding a dowry has been illegal in India for over 50 years, since the passage of the Dowry Prohibition Act
Groom_kidnapping
Chinese cake once used as a wedding gift
‹See RfD› Marry girl cake or dowry cake is a traditional Chinese cake that was once a ceremonial cake used as a wedding gift in the traditional Chinese
Dowry_cake
1937 Soviet film
Without a Dowry (Russian: Бесприданница, romanized: Bespridannitsa) is a 1937 Soviet drama film directed by Yakov Protazanov and starring Nina Alisova
Without_a_Dowry_(film)
2022 film directed by Aanand L. Rai
curse of the dowry system and vows to make his remaining three sisters capable enough to choose their own husbands and marry without dowry. Lala breaks
Raksha_Bandhan_(film)
Tracing of kinship through the male line
Monogamy Polygyny Polygamy Concubinage Polyandry Bride price Bride service Dowry Parallel / cross cousins Cousin marriage Levirate Sororate Posthumous marriage
Patrilineality
1953 Soviet film
Bride with a Dowry (Russian: Свадьба с приданым) is a 1953 Soviet musical comedy film directed by Tatyana Lukashevich and Boris Ravenskih. The film tells
Bride_with_a_Dowry
Season of television series
CeCe dies. Title reference: The 1986 film Crossroads. 104 17 "The Princess Dowry" Andrew McCarthy Jake Coburn February 27, 2012 (2012-02-27) 1.11 Blair thinks
Gossip_Girl_season_5
South African politician, farmer and newsreader (1946–2014)
Jacobus Johannes "Cobus" Dowry (7 December 1946 – 5 May 2014) was a South African politician who served in the Western Cape Executive Council from 2002
Cobus_Dowry
Public health issue of violent acts against women
Violence against women in Tamil Nadu includes molestation, abduction, dowry-related violence, and domestic violence. The police recorded 1,130 cases during
Violence against women in Tamil Nadu
Violence_against_women_in_Tamil_Nadu
Suicide of an Indian engineer
to matrimonial disputes in India, regarding discrimination against men, dowry laws, the judicial system, and mental health awareness. Subhash was originally
Suicide_of_Atul_Subhash
Form of dyadic relationship
from Japan to Ireland that practice social monogamy, sexual monogamy and dowry (i.e. "diverging devolution", that allow property to be inherited by children
Monogamy
2025 film by Jothish Shankar
church walls. Bruno’s mother is eager to get Steffi married, but in Kollam’s dowry-driven society, they struggle to meet the demands. The family arranges Steffi’s
Ponman
2012 video game
matchmaking site Shaadi.com to help raise awareness of dowry harassment in India. In India, dowry is the payment in cash or other valuable property given
Angry_Brides
1813 novel by Jane Austen
elope with Darcy's 15-year-old sister, Georgiana, for her considerable dowry. Mr Darcy also writes that he separated Jane and Bingley because he believed
Pride_and_Prejudice
Marital union organized by parties other than the couple
made to help female victims of dowry-related violence. Dowry-related violence is when the groom's family demands a dowry from the bride's family before
Arranged_marriage
The Romanians Dowry ((in Romanian): Zestrea Românilor), is a Romanian Television documentary serial dedicated to the traditional culture and civilization
The_Romanians_Dowry
1993 Indian film
Sthreedhanam (English: Dowry) is a 1993 Malayalam family drama film directed by the duo Anil-Babu and starring Jagadeesh, Urvashi and Meena in major roles
Sthreedhanam
Concept of marriage in Hindu tradition
life. Dowry, the practice of the bride's family gifting property or money to her husband, is still prevalent despite the enactment of the Dowry Prohibition
Marriage_in_Hinduism
1952 film
Dahej (Dowry) is a 1950 Hindi social family drama film based on the dowry system directed by V. Shantaram. Produced by Rajkamal Kalamandir, the director
Dahej_(film)
Assets reserved for a wife in case her husband dies
marriage by the bride is called a dowry. But the word dower has been used since Chaucer (The Clerk's Tale) in the sense of dowry, and is recognized as a definition
Dower
Indian drama television series
Dahej Daasi (transl. Dowry Maid) is an Indian Hindi social drama television series produced by Mustang Films, which premiered on 12 February 2024 on Nazara
Dahej_Daasi
Female offspring
money to compensate for the financial burden of the woman and is known as a dowry. In the United States, the birth rate is 105 sons to 100 daughters which
Daughter
Female spouse; woman who is married
typically made, including: the bride or her family bring her husband a dowry, the husband or his family pay a bride price to the bride's family, both
Wife
2014 Indian film by Habib Faisal
who is looking for a suitable match for her but can't afford to pay big dowry, which will only get her some uncouth crude fellow. This doesn't make Gullu
Daawat-e-Ishq
1932 film
Modern Dowry (German: Moderne Mitgift) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by E. W. Emo and starring Mártha Eggerth, Georg Alexander, and Leo Slezak
Modern_Dowry
supply and sanitation Water disputes Family Cohabitation Domestic violence Dowry system Family planning Joint family Infertility Nuclear family Polyandry
Economy_of_India
Indian screenwriter and film director (1945–2020)
director was Manal Kayiru (1982). Most of his films including Manal Kayiru, Dowry Kalyanam (1983), Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986), Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
Visu
Capital of Maharashtra, India
Empire, and subsequently to the East India Company in 1661, as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza in her marriage to Charles II of England. Beginning
Mumbai
development and progress to mental health disorders. While Indian laws on rape, dowry and adultery have women's safety at heart, these highly discriminatory practices
Gender_inequality_in_India
King of England from 1189 to 1199
taken control of Gisors and the Vexin, which had been part of Margaret's dowry. Early in the 1160s there had been suggestions Richard should marry Alys
Richard_I_of_England
Square in Bristol, England
Dowry Square is a square and green space in the Hotwells area of Bristol, England. It was laid out in 1727 by George Tully and building continued until
Dowry_Square
children. In Nepal, the custom of dowry is still common, and dowry-related violence remains a problem, even though the dowry system has been banned in Nepal
Women_in_Nepal
Queen of Poland from 1454 to 1492
a marriage between Casimir and Elisabeth, who would bring Bohemia as a dowry. King Albert received the diplomats coolly as he had no intentions of surrendering
Elizabeth of Austria (1436–1505)
Elizabeth_of_Austria_(1436–1505)
South Asian hand-made cigarette
supply and sanitation Water disputes Family Cohabitation Domestic violence Dowry system Family planning Joint family Infertility Nuclear family Polyandry
Beedi
Services rendered by a bridegroom
the bridegroom to a bride's family as a bride price or part of one (see dowry). Bride service and bride wealth models frame anthropological discussions
Bride_service
and India. Dowry violence is a problem in Bangladesh. The country has taken action against the practice of dowry through laws such as Dowry Prohibition
Women_in_Bangladesh
Indian comedy film
Jain, pressured by his domineering father into an arranged marriage for dowry, sets out with his friends Maan Arora and Rajesh Khanna. Khanna is heartbroken
Wild_Wild_Punjab
Indian television producer and director (born 1966)
2000, Ilyasi was charged under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code for dowry death. He also got involved in a legal battle with his in-laws for the custody
Suhaib_Ilyasi
1988 Indian film
receive dowry in protest against the dowry system. And he acts against his mother's wishes; Mohan marries Uma (Bhavya) without asking for any dowry. He arranges
Avale_Nanna_Hendthi
Rhineland Jewish decrees
leaving a surviving child, the dowry would revert to the parents who had given it; if the death was within two years half the dowry would revert. While Rabbenu
Takkanot_Shum
2002 book by Mala Sen
Death by Fire: Sati, Dowry Death and Female Infanticide in Modern India is a book authored by Mala Sen, and published by Rutgers University Press in 2002
Death_by_Fire_(book)
War over lands in Burgundy, 1477–1482/1493
Burgundy (Franche-Comté) and County of Artois, they were treated as Margaret's dowry, and thus remained in French hands. France agreed to return the affluent
War of the Burgundian Succession
War_of_the_Burgundian_Succession
Deliberate killing of female newborns in Pakistan
transfer of a dowry from the bride's family to a groom's family. Conflicts related to dowry often lead to violence. At over 2000 dowry-related deaths
Female infanticide in Pakistan
Female_infanticide_in_Pakistan
Position of women in the religious texts of Hinduism
term of rape. Scholars state that Vedic-era Hindu texts did not mention dowry or sati, which likely became widespread in the second millennium AD. Throughout
Women_in_Hinduism
English noblewoman (1496 – before July 1527)
Elizabeth de Vere (née Trussell), Countess of Oxford (1496 – before July 1527) was an English noblewoman. As a young child she became a royal ward. She
Elizabeth Trussell, Countess of Oxford
Elizabeth_Trussell,_Countess_of_Oxford
Kalenjin wedding ritual
is a Kalenjin wedding ritual which involves the negotiation of a brides dowry. There are variations in practice between the various sub-tribes, with the
Koito
Indian comedy series
village, celebrating 25 years without crime, is thrown into chaos when a dowry motorbike mysteriously disappears. With the jubilee trophy, an upcoming
Dupahiya
Women born between the 5th and 15th century who did not marry
than women from wealthier classes, as they had to accumulate sufficient dowries. Generally, noblewomen married at the youngest ages. While there tended
Single women in the Middle Ages
Single_women_in_the_Middle_Ages
Public health issue of violent acts against women
not reported to the police. A dowry death is the murder or suicide of a married woman caused by a dispute over her dowry. In some cases, husbands and in-laws
Violence against women in India
Violence_against_women_in_India
Government of India initiative
relatively prosperous regions of India. The dowry system in India is often blamed; the expectation that a large dowry must be provided for daughters for them
Beti_Bachao_Beti_Padhao
Government of India passed the Dowry Prohibition Act, making dowry demands in wedding arrangements illegal. However, many cases of dowry-related domestic violence
Women_in_India
Queen of England from 1533 to 1536
Piers's son James and Anne Boleyn. She would bring her Ormond inheritance as dowry and thus end the dispute. The plan ended in failure, perhaps because Sir
Anne_Boleyn
Cultural area in northwestern France
suing lords for trespass. The House of Penthièvre was wealthy, Breton dowries raised impoverished nobles such as Jean II de Brosse to riches, and Duchess
Brittany
American romance television series
equal dowries. With Alice's help, Violet, Benedict and Sophie confront Araminta over her embezzlement. Araminta agrees to give Sophie her dowry back and
Bridgerton
City-state in ancient Greece
how land was bought, sold, and inherited, or whether daughters received dowries. However, from early on there were marked differences of wealth within
Sparta
Queen of Scotland from 1221 to 1238
Oléron as dowry, and was sent to her future spouse in that year to be brought up at his court until marriage. Hugh X laid claim on her dowry already prior
Joan of England, Queen of Scotland
Joan_of_England,_Queen_of_Scotland
Indian Hindu guru (born 1965)
"Radhe Maa not named as accused in dowry harassment case". Deccan Chronicle. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2025. "Dowry case: HC tells police to record
Radhe_Maa
Family and demographic pattern of Western Europe
the South a woman's dowry was viewed as separate from her husband's wealth, in the Northwest the dowry was "conjugal"; a woman's dowry merged with her husband's
Western European marriage pattern
Western_European_marriage_pattern
Indian men's rights activists are organised around legal issues such as anti-dowry laws, divorce, and child custody, which they believe are biased against
Men's rights movement in India
Men's_rights_movement_in_India
Indian Supreme Court ruling of 2014
Section 498A was enacted, together with Section 304B on dowry deaths, to combat the threat of rising dowry deaths and violence against married women by their
Arnesh_Kumar_Guidelines
1990 Indian comedy-drama film
unemployment and the women who get victimised for the societal obsession with the dowry system. Rameshan and Jose are best friends coming from similar backgrounds
Malayogom
Principles of Sikhi and women
Kabir, Guru Granth Sahib 484 Guru Ram Das condemned the ritual of dowry. Any other dowry, which the self-willed manmukhs offer for show, is only false egotism
Women_in_Sikhism
Indian Act of Parliament
Domestic violence in India Honor killing in India Dowry system in India Dowry death in India Bride burning Dowry system in India Sexual Harassment of Women at
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Protection_of_Women_from_Domestic_Violence_Act,_2005
Russian singer (born 1999)
"Мальчик на девятке" (Boy on the Nine) and "Бесприданница" (Woman Without Dowry), which became popular on Russian TikTok. Arina was born on 6 April, 1999
Dead_Blonde
maternal uncle to pay dowry. 90% of surveyed students disagreed with this practice, believing the father should pay the dowry and pay for the costs of
Marriage_customs_in_Africa
Italian noblewoman (1479–1542)
saving cash at a daughter's birth that compounded interest for dowries, Lisa's dowry was land: her father's most valuable property in Chianti, the San
Lisa_del_Giocondo
Wife of Thomas Lee (1701–1750)
became a member of the Lee family, bringing a large dowry and social prestige to the family. With her dowry, she and her husband built Stratford Hall, the
Hannah_Harrison_Ludwell_Lee
Historic province of the Kingdom of France
the County of Flanders (898 onwards). It came to France in 1180 as the dowry of a 10-year-old Flemish noblewoman, Isabelle of Hainaut, and was again
County_of_Artois
Illegal abortion of females in India
socio-economic status and literacy. This may be connected to the dowry system in India where dowry deaths occur when a girl is seen as a financial burden. Urban
Female_foeticide_in_India
1994 Indian film
Muthyala Subbaiah starring Maheswari, Ali, and Anand. The film is based on dowry problems in Telugu community. It won two Nandi Awards. The film was remade
Ammayi_Kapuram
15th-century Florentine savings fund for dowries
Its purpose was to provide suitable dowries to Florentine brides. In medieval Italy, the size of the bride's dowry reflected her family's social status
Monte_delle_doti
Indian Hindi comedy-drama film
cannot afford her dowry demands, the wedding goes ahead as planned. When Ani's father discreetly offers Pushpinder a portion of the dowry amount, he refuses
Motichoor_Chaknachoor
President of the United States from 1825 to 1829
Johnson fled England to escape his creditors, and Adams did not receive the dowry that Johnson had promised him, much to the embarrassment of Louisa. Adams
John_Quincy_Adams
DOWRY
DOWRY
Boy/Male
Biblical
Having a dowry.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Dowry, endowed.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Having a dowry.
Biblical
Jehovah dowry; having a dowry,Jehovah-given,whom Jehovah gave
Biblical
the dowry of God
Girl/Female
Biblical
The dowry of God.
Biblical
dowry of the people
Boy/Male
Biblical
The Lord's dowry, having a dowry.
Biblical
having a dowry
Boy/Male
Biblical
Dowry of the people.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Dowry, endowed.
Biblical
dowry; endowedgift
DOWRY
DOWRY
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Obtainer winner, earner
Girl/Female
Spanish
Appointed one. A Christian.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Of Wheatish Complesion
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Kirtinath | கீரà¯à®¤à¯€à®¨à®¾à®¤
Famous person
Male
Serbian
(Данијел) Serbian form of Greek Daniēl, DANIJEL means "God is my judge."
Boy/Male
Australian, Christian, French, German, Shakespearean
Elf Ruler; High-born and Bearlike
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One whose Actions are Gem-like
Biblical
changing; passing over
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Lover of Hari ( Lord Vishnu)
DOWRY
DOWRY
DOWRY
DOWRY
DOWRY
n.
A wife's fortune; a dowry.
a.
Forming no part of the dowry; as, extradotal property.
pl.
of Dowry
n.
That which a woman brings to a husband in marriage; dowry.
n.
Dowry brought by a bride to her husband.
n.
The money, goods, or estate, which a woman brings to her husband in marriage; a bride's portion on her marriage. See Note under Dower.
n.
A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.
n.
A gift; endowment.
n.
A marriage portion; dowry.